I like
the shampoo. I quickly got use to it not lathering once I saw how it
worked. It’s all I use now. Hair feels soft and clean. My hair is not as
frizzy/fly away after I dry it. I don’t use conditioner anymore. I have
color treated hair (not professionally colored) and I don’t think it
strips my color. It may actually help retain the color. I know for sure
its not any worse with my color treated hair than the sulfur free
shampoo (L’Oreal) I was using. I hope this helps as you fine tune the
shampoo.
Thanks
Susan

For the longest time we have wanted to produce a shampoo that could be
used in all types of water (hard and soft). Traditional shampoo strips
the hair. And sulfate free shampoos typically can’t be used in hard
water.

We had heard the American Indians used Yucca Roots as a soapless
shampoo. But the preparation was arduous. We also had heard Soap Berries
were a very healthy way of cleansing.

Additionally there are many herbs that are renown for helping and
cleansing the hair and scalp. Six of these are from India.

Some areas of the world were getting amazing results using Fermented
Rice water to cleanse their hair.

So what we wanted to know was it possible to bring all these elements
together? We think we have.

We’ve been sending out bottles randomly for people to test.

So, I
received my order and there was a big free bottle of Herbal Shampoo with
it. I think I’m in love. At first I was skeptical, ugly colored as it
is, but smells good…I followed the directions – work into hair, leave
5-30 minutes. It didn’t lather, it felt weird. But, the result…it made
my hair feel amazing! I’ve been using the shea butter soap to wash my
hair for years, but will now us this a couple of times a week, if not
more. Is the Herbal Shampoo a new product? I don’t see it anywhere on
the website, so I hope I can order it again when I run out.
Again, thank you!
Laura

Hello
Steve,

You
sent me a herbal shampoo for purchasing 2 products. I like this
shampoo it does not lather but gives the hair a nice cleans with a
de-tangling factor. I do not see this in the “Hair Care” section. Do
you still carry this?

I
personally love it. I find that the lathering shampoos can be a bit
drying on my hair. I am black with coarse however this one really
helps me and it smells nice and woodsy.

Sandra

A few days later Sandra sent this note.

Hello
Steve,

Just
want to say we are absolutely loving the shampoo. I do a bit a hair
on the side and used it to wash a clients hair. She loved it and so
did 2 others. I was wondering how much would you sell me

10-12
for in the future. I am now just doing test run however, I see the
potential for this product in my shop being that I specialize in
natural hair care and styling.

Sandra

5 Minutes of contact work wonderfully. I wouldn’t go more than 30
minutes. Just massage it into your hair and scalp. I like to do this a
half hour before my shower. If it dries you need to add a bit more right
before you wash it out. Otherwise if it’s dry it won’t rinse out so
easily. If you’re in the tub, be sure and use clean water to rinse.

Ingredients: In order of prominence.

Reverse Osmosis is the gold
standard of water. Obviously we wanted fast absorption.
Using a water with any hard water components or contaminants would slow
down this absorption. Most companies use ‘purified’ water. Which may or
may not be as good. Might seem like a minor point, but I saw a huge
difference in the quality of our products when we switched from ‘just
purified’ about 15 years ago. Now we only use R-O Water.

15% Fermented Rice Water. This is a special process. Rice water
is rich in beauty minerals and vitamins that make it fantastic for the
hair. Asian women have used rice water for centuries to beautify their
hair. We prepare the Rice Water ahead of time. After fermenting it is
refrigerated and given time to mature like a fine wine. It is added last
at cool down, so heat doesn’t destroy it.

Yucca Root (Yucca glauca). American Indians used this root as a
shampoo. But the preparation can be difficult. It does cleanse the hair,
without lather.

Soap Berries(also
known as soapnut) (Sapindus Mukorossi) A soapnut is a small,
leathery-skinned fruit that provides an all-natural, ready-made soap
from its pulp. All it requires is the addition of water and a bit of
agitation to create soapsuds and cleansing action. Compared to soapwort
(the other surfactant in this mini-series) with its 20% saponin content,
soapnuts weigh in with a 15% saponin content. Soapnuts have been used
for cleaning for hundreds of years by natives to Asia as well as North
America. They’ve also found other uses throughout their long history of
use. Their beneficial qualities to the skin have made them a favorite
for ayurvedic treatment of psoriasis and eczema.

AND NOW FOR THE HEALING HERBS:

The first 6 herbs are Indian herbs renown for hair care in India.

Amla A common reason for hair problems is a deficiency of
Vitamin C, which is found abundantly in Amla. Amla, also called the
Indian Gooseberry, has a plethora of medicinal properties and has been
used in Ayurvedic medicine for many years. Little wonder why it is
beneficial.

Shikakai Shikakai from India means fruit for the hair. It is
derived from the pod – like fruit of the Acacia Concinna tree grown in
the warm dry plains of Central India. It acts as a natural shampoo for
the hair. Shikakai acts as a natural astringent for the hair and helps
to increase bounciness. Shikakai being a natural cleanser and
conditioner for hair does not excessively strip the hair of its natural
oils. For hair care Shikakai powder can also be used in combination with
Hesh Amla Powder and Hesh Aritha powder.

Tulsi also known in India as Holy Basil. In India this herb is
famous for being used in hair and scalp preparations. We said this
product is healthy for your hair. You can see we are using the best
nutrients.

Triphala For men and women across the world, hair thinning and
loss of hair is a common issue. Ayurveda, an age-old medical treatise of
India, contains powerful solutions for hair loss problems. Triphala is a
natural hair loss remedy that has been mentioned in this treatise, and
it has long been used by traditional Ayurveda practitioners. If you are
suffering from hair problems such as hair thinning, hair fall, baldness
or more, you can try this amazing remedy and benefit from it.

Bhringraj Another amazing Indian Herb. Bhringraj is a plant
with many uses in Ayurveda. It has been used for ages to improve hair
growth and color. It has a greenish color and strong fragrance.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), contains the mineral silica or
silicon, which works to strengthen your bones, as well as your nails and
hair. Not only can this mineral make your hair strong, but it can also
improve the sheen and texture of it as well. Horsetail also contains
selenium, a mineral that is essential for the proper growth of your
hair, as it helps your body process iodine, which regulates hair growth
as well.

Rosemary Yes the spice, is also known for helping hair growth.

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Licorice root is one of the
most widely used medicinal herbs worldwide and is the single most used
herb in Chinese medicine today. It was used by the Egyptians as a
flavoring for a drink called Mai-sus, and large quantities were found in
the tomb of King Tut for his trip into the afterlife. Pliny the Elder
recommended it to clear the voice and alleviate thirst and hunger.
Dioscides, when traveling with Alexander the Great, recommended that his
troops carry and use licorice to help with stamina for long marches, as
well as for thirst in areas of drought. In the Middle Ages it was taken
to alleviate the negative effects of highly spicy or overcooked food. In
a recent survey of Western medical herbalists, licorice ranked as the
10th most important herb used in clinical practice. An astonishing
number of Chinese herbal formulas (over 5,000) use licorice to sweeten
teas and to “harmonize” contrasting herbs. Its first documented use
dates back to the time of the great Chinese herbal master Zhang Zhong
Zhing, about 190 AD, but it was certainly used for many centuries prior
to this.

Ginko Biloba Ginkgo Biloba is famous in China and it has been
used for around 5 centuries to treat many kind of ailments including
hair thinning. It has been widely used by the European for the last 2
decades to treat many ailments because Ginkgo Biloba help to enhance
blood circulation in body.

Hibiscus Flowers. We usually have them in bloom here so they
are easy to obtain. A lot of people do not know of all the health
benefits of Hibiscus flowers. In addition to helping the health of hair,
they are also can be made into a tea for blood pressure control. A truly
amazing herb. And beautiful too.

Calendula is an herb known for lowering inflammation.
Calendula applied to the scalp promotes growth of stronger hair by
increasing collagen production and circulation in hair follicles.

Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle has actually been used since
ancient times as a hair loss restorative. Drinking nettle tea and
applying it on the scalp as a treatment or hair rinse helps prevent the
hormone testosterone from being converted to DHT, which accumulates in
the hair follicles and is known to be a primary cause of both male and
female pattern baldness. It’s also rich in iron & silica that both
combat hair loss, prevent hair shedding and encourage hair growth.

Hops The flowers of the hops plant, Humulus lupus contain a
nourishing oil that is widely recognized as a hair growth stimulant as
well as for its ability to thicken and strengthen existing hair.
Furthermore, hops flower oil is a natural anti-septic which can help to
combat infections of the scalp and hair follicles that may stunt healthy
growth.

Burdock Root The root of the Burdock plant has many traditional
medicinal uses including as an anti-inflammatory and scalp treatment.
Rich in fatty-acids, burdock root oil can be used by itself or combined
with other herbs such as rosemary to promote scalp health and encourage
stronger hair growth.

Basil Basil is rich in magnesium, an often overlooked mineral
that is essential for hundreds of chemical processes within the human
body. When applied to hair and scalp as an herbal rinse, basil acts as
an anti-inflammatory, strengthens hair against breakage, and improves
circulation in the hair follicles which helps to stimulate growth.

DL-Panthenol: (1%) Panthenol is present in all living cells in
the form of Pantothenic acid
which is a constituent of Co-enzyme A. A deficiency in Panthothenic acid
results in dermatological and many physiological disorders. Pantothenic
acid (Vitamin B5) is a natural constituent of healthy hair. Panthenol
(pro-vitamin B5) will convert to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) in hair.
Panthenol conditions the hair without build up.

Aloe Vera We use the real stuff. Comes in a 100x powder, which
costs us $100 a pound. A recent study found many products labeled as
Aloe Vera, had none in it.

Xanthan Gum is a natural thickener.

Allantoin: Allantoin is a naturally occurring nitrogenous
compound used as a skin conditioning agent.